Bringing Flats' heartbeat to others

At just 22 years old Zoë Oosthuizen from Malmesbury is already making her mark in the world of theatre with the debut van her powerful production, Boys Vannie Flats.

- Charlotte Lesch

Oosthuizen recently completed her two-year studies in the performing arts at Northlink College (Panorama), a milestone that marks not just an academic achievement, but a return to her first love.Oosthuizen's passion for drama and theatre started long before she ever set foot on a stage. "I've loved performing since I was a little girl," she recalled. "I used to put shows on for my parents (Kevin and Brenda Oosthuizen) and tell them one day I would be big."

Life took her in different directions for a while, but it was her mother who reminded her where her heart truly belonged. "Returning to the arts felt like returning home, and now I can't imagine my life without it."

The idea of her debut play came unexpectedly during a simple drive through the neighbourhood of the cousin of a friend. As he pointed out familiar hangout spots and shared memories of laughter, heartbreak and real conversations something resonated deeply with her.